Employment

The hiring process of this office is designed to give full and fair consideration to each applicant. Because of staffing and budget limitations, we are able to make hiring commitments only to a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants. Although we can offer positions to only a very small percentage of those who submit applications, every applicant is of equal importance to us and we genuinely appreciate the interest expressed in this office.

To learn more about the hiring process and the status of current vacancies, please select from the following categories:

Assistant United States Attorney Positions

Vacancy Announcement: 24-SDTX-12182581-AUSA
Position: Assistant United States Attorney – Criminal
Location: Brownsville, Texas
Number of Vacancies: 1 - As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Type of Appointment: Full-time/Perm
Opening Date: 10/30/2023
Closing Date: 10/29/2024
Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens
The full vacancy announcement can be found HERE.

Vacancy Announcement: 24-SDTX-12181014-AUSA
Position: Assistant United States Attorney – Criminal
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Number of Vacancies: 1 - As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Type of Appointment: Full-time/Perm
Opening Date: 10/30/2023
Closing Date: 10/29/2024
Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens
The full vacancy announcement can be found HERE.

Vacancy Announcement: 24-SDTX-12179756-AUSA
Position: Assistant United States Attorney – Criminal
Location: Houston, Texas
Number of Vacancies: 1 - As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Type of Appointment: Full-time/Perm
Opening Date: 10/30/2023
Closing Date: 10/29/2024
Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens
The full vacancy announcement can be found HERE.

Vacancy Announcement: 24-SDTX-12182407-AUSA
Position: Assistant United States Attorney – Civil
Location: Laredo, Texas
Number of Vacancies: 1 - As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Type of Appointment: Full-time/Perm
Opening Date: 10/30/2023
Closing Date: 10/29/2024
Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens
The full vacancy announcement can be found HERE.

Vacancy Announcement: 24-SDTX-12180250-AUSA
Position: Assistant United States Attorney – Criminal
Location: Laredo, Texas
Number of Vacancies: 1 - As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Type of Appointment: Full-time/Perm
Opening Date: 10/30/2023
Closing Date: 10/29/2024
Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens
The full vacancy announcement can be found HERE.

Vacancy Announcement: 24-SDTX-12182538-AUSA
Position: Assistant United States Attorney – Criminal
Location: McAllen, Texas
Number of Vacancies: 1 - As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Type of Appointment: Full-time/Perm
Opening Date: 10/30/2023
Closing Date: 10/29/2024
The full vacancy announcement can be found HERE.

Vacancy Announcement: 24-SDTX-12181823-AUSA
Position: Assistant United States Attorney – Civil
Location: McAllen, Texas
Number of Vacancies: 1 - As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Type of Appointment: Full-time/Perm
Opening Date: 10/30/2023
Closing Date: 10/29/2024
Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens
The full vacancy announcement can be found HERE.

Vacancy Announcement: 24-SDTX-12320497-AUSA
Position: Assistant United States Attorney - Criminal (Financial Litigation)
Location: Houston, Texas
Number of Vacancies: 1 - As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Type of Appointment: Full-time/Perm
Opening Date: 2/15/2024
Closing Date: 2/14/2025
Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens
The full vacancy announcement can be found HERE.

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How to Apply: Applications for this announcement are being accepted online through USAJobs. Interested candidates must establish an account and have a valid login ID and password in order to apply via USAJobs.

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Special Assistant United States Attorney Positions

Vacancy Announcement: 23-1029 (00037660)
Position: Special United States Attorney - Assistant Attorney General IV-V
Location: Houston, Texas - Office of the Attorney General (Medicaid Fraud Control Unit)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Type of Appointment: Full-time/Perm
Opening Date: 10/27/23
Closing Date: Ongoing
Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens
The full vacancy announcement can be found HERE.

Vacancy Announcement: 23-1071 (00037662)
Position: Special United States Attorney - Assistant Attorney General IV-V
Location: Houston, Texas - Office of the Attorney General (Medicaid Fraud Control Unit)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Type of Appointment: Full-time/Perm
Opening Date: 10/27/23
Closing Date: Ongoing
Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens
The full vacancy announcement can be found HERE.

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How to Apply: To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through either CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted.

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Support Positions

Vacancy Announcement: 24-SDTX-12419223-MP
Position: : Human Resources Assistant (OA)
Location: Administrative Division, may be located in any SDTX office (Houston, Laredo, Corpus Christi, Brownsville, McAllen)
Number of Vacancies: 1, as needed, additional vacancies may be filled with this recruitment
Type of Appointment: Full-time/Perm
Opening Date: 5/22/2024
Closing Date: 5/31/2024
Who May Apply: Government Wide: Well-qualified surplus/displaced Federal employees (CTAP/ICTAP) in the local area and current/former Federal employees in permanent competitive service positions (status candidates). VEOA eligibles and those eligible for non-competitive appointment under special hiring authority, e.g., Individuals with Disabilities, Military Spouses, former Overseas employees, VISTA/Peace Corps, some Land Management employees, and certain veterans, e.g., 30% Disabled.
The full vacancy announcement can be found HERE.

Vacancy Announcement: 24-SDTX-12419222-DE
Position: : Human Resources Assistant (OA)
Location: Administrative Division, may be located in any SDTX office (Houston, Laredo, Corpus Christi, Brownsville, McAllen)
Number of Vacancies: 1, as needed, additional vacancies may be filled with this recruitment
Type of Appointment: Full-time/Perm
Opening Date: 5/22/2024
Closing Date: 5/31/2024
Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens
The full vacancy announcement can be found HERE.

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Applications for these announcements are being accepted online through USAJOBS/USAStaffing. Interested candidates must establish an account and have a valid login ID and password in order to apply via USAJobs.

Law Student Intern Program

Updated May 22, 2024